E-3 Visa Purchasing Assistant Jobs
Purchasing Assistant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian procurement professionals building a U.S. career.
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40
Position Summary
Position handles all aspects of purchasing. Maintains journals, reconciles and reports Accounts Receivable, processes daily cash receipts, divisional audits, and departmental accounts.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Orders supplies and equipment, making price and specification comparisons and accepts bids.
- Maintains receipts and refunds on Financial System and IDX and resolving outstanding items.
- Prepares journals to allocate income, verifying accuracy of refunds, discounts, corrections and charges to the correct divisional account.
- Handles maintenance contracts and renewals reviewing and updating as needed in coordination with appropriate personnel and processes payment of services and goods received in areas of responsibility by appropriate documentation or process.
- Performs various audits within the division and maintains receipts of daily deposits.
- Maintains files, varied accounting reports and purchasing documentation.
- Processes payments from mail and lock box, tracking daily receipts.
- Performs receiving functions for supplies or equipment not on purchase orders and monitors incorrect orders and damaged goods from vendors, returning for merchandise credit or replacement merchandise.
Other Functions:
- Assists with/handles special projects, annual budget and operating statements.
- Distributes paychecks, handles petty cash and distributes monthly payroll calendars.
- Monitors reports for the department and the University.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Accounting/Purchasing (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Some college accounting course work
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accounting, Accounting Reports, Computer Literacy, Financial Processing, Financial Systems, Interpersonal Interactions, Office Equipment, Oral Communications, Order Placement, Organizing, Preparation of Financial Reports, Prioritization, Written Communication
Grade
G06-H
Salary Range
$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Position handles all aspects of purchasing. Maintains journals, reconciles and reports Accounts Receivable, processes daily cash receipts, divisional audits, and departmental accounts.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Orders supplies and equipment, making price and specification comparisons and accepts bids.
- Maintains receipts and refunds on Financial System and IDX and resolving outstanding items.
- Prepares journals to allocate income, verifying accuracy of refunds, discounts, corrections and charges to the correct divisional account.
- Handles maintenance contracts and renewals reviewing and updating as needed in coordination with appropriate personnel and processes payment of services and goods received in areas of responsibility by appropriate documentation or process.
- Performs various audits within the division and maintains receipts of daily deposits.
- Maintains files, varied accounting reports and purchasing documentation.
- Processes payments from mail and lock box, tracking daily receipts.
- Performs receiving functions for supplies or equipment not on purchase orders and monitors incorrect orders and damaged goods from vendors, returning for merchandise credit or replacement merchandise.
Other Functions:
- Assists with/handles special projects, annual budget and operating statements.
- Distributes paychecks, handles petty cash and distributes monthly payroll calendars.
- Monitors reports for the department and the University.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Accounting/Purchasing (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Some college accounting course work
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accounting, Accounting Reports, Computer Literacy, Financial Processing, Financial Systems, Interpersonal Interactions, Office Equipment, Oral Communications, Order Placement, Organizing, Preparation of Financial Reports, Prioritization, Written Communication
Grade
G06-H
Salary Range
$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Purchasing Assistant
Align your degree to procurement titles
E-3 visa eligibility turns on whether your degree matches the role's field. A supply chain, business, or commerce degree supports Purchasing Assistant applications. An unrelated degree may require a credentials evaluation showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in a relevant discipline.
Target employers with active LCA histories
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed LCAs for purchasing or procurement titles. Prior filings signal a finance or operations team already familiar with the E-3 sponsorship process.
Clarify the degree requirement in job listings
Listings that say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can disqualify a role from E-3 specialty occupation status. Before applying, confirm with the hiring manager that a degree in a specific field is genuinely required, not just preferred.
Get your LCA filed before the interview stage ends
Your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the certification is ready the moment you have a signed offer.
Prepare an Australian credentials summary for HR teams
Many U.S. HR departments are unfamiliar with Australian three-year bachelor's degrees. A one-page summary confirming your qualification meets the U.S. equivalent threshold reduces back-and-forth and helps HR move the sponsorship request through internal approvals faster.
Request an E-3 transfer when changing procurement employers
Switching employers on E-3 status requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA and you to attend a new consulate appointment or file a change of status. You can start work before the new visa is stamped if the LCA is certified and you remain in valid status.
E-3 Visa Purchasing Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Purchasing Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering general job boards manually, Migrate Mate surfaces Purchasing Assistant and procurement roles at employers with active sponsorship history, saving you the guesswork of identifying which companies will support the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Purchasing Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. The E-3 requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, business administration, or a related discipline. If the job description accepts any degree or no degree at all, USCIS may not treat it as a specialty occupation, which would make E-3 sponsorship unavailable for that specific posting.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Purchasing Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so your employer can sponsor you at any point in the year with a straightforward DOL and consulate process. The H-1B visa has a highly competitive annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate for most applicants. For an Australian in a Purchasing Assistant role, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can my employer sponsor me for E-3 status if they have never done it before?
Yes. There is no requirement for an employer to have prior E-3 filing history. The process involves two main steps: the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, and you attend a consulate interview in Australia. Many first-time E-3 sponsors in purchasing and operations teams complete the process without immigration counsel by using a filing service that guides them through each step.